MGT 123(3-0-3)
Business Organization and Management
This course offers students participatory academic sessions in a study of the managerial process and the social and economic forces of the global economy that influence a manager's role and decisions. Particular consideration is given to management roles which includes planning, staffing, organizing, leading, and controlling. The functional areas of finance, operations, human resources, marketing, and research and development are explored within an international framework. Ethical issues are discussed throughout the course.
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MGT 127(3-0-3)
Human Resource Management
This course focuses upon personnel administration and the human problems in business. It provides the foundation for contemporary theory and practices relating to the management of people. Discussion and case problems are utilized to prepare the student for the responsibility of managing people.
F,S
MGT 129(3-0-3)
Labor Relations
This course provides the opportunity to explore, understand and appreciate the fundamental principles and concepts of labor/management relations. It surveys the historical, legal and structural environments that influence contractual issues and labor relations behavior. Negotiation, administration and major contents of the labor agreement are closely examined. A mock negotiation of a labor/management agreement is conducted.
MGT 135(3-0-3)
International Business
This course will provide a survey of the interrelationships of world business operations; an introduction to current conceptual perspectives; cultural, educational, political and economic constraints; the international financial and trade frameworks; and the problems and challenges facing the transnational corporation.
PR: MGT 123
MGT 221(3-0-3)
Managerial Finance
This course is an in-depth study of the quantitative technique of financial problem solving and decision making. Lectures concentrate on theory and logic in this area. The role of the financial manager is examined. Practical applications of the theory and the mathematics of finance in a format designed for use with the computer spreadsheet program are incorporated.
PR: ACC 121 or 123, CIS 102 or higher and MAT 129 or higher
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MGT 242(3-0-3)
Small Business Start-up and Management
This course provides the student with the opportunity to learn a systems approach to starting a business, taking action for success, and achieving sustainability. Development of a strategic business plan and an implementation plan are required final projects for this course.
PR: Any of the following: BUS 113, BUS 223, MAT 127 or higher, or permission of the department
MGT 250(1-8-3)
Business Internship
This course provides the business student with the opportunity to participate in a planned, professional experience of observation, study and field work within selected business entities. Textbook theory and classroom experience will be enhanced as the student works in an appropriately supervised setting. The field assignments will specifically encourage the development of overall business and management skills. Field study assignments will be administered and completed on site and will be supplemented by regularly scheduled seminars with the instructor. There is a final report and oral presentation due at the end of the semester.
PR: Business or Accounting major, completion of 30 credit hours, minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.5, and permission of the department
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